To achieve this plum jam nirvana, start with good fruit. It doesn’t have to be precious stuff — save that for eating fresh — but find fragrant plums and pluots. That’s obvious. This next trick, less ...

For the past five years, I’ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as the ...

As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by making jam and jelly recipes. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, ...

There is no catalyst like a large, mature fruit tree to lure us back to the art of food preservation. The ability to can excess fruit means you’ll enjoy it all winter. If you’re a beginner, the ...

If you’re never made jam before, the process may seem daunting. But homemade jam is surprisingly simple — and the results will blow any store-bought jar out of the water. Here are 17 of our easiest ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Our easy 3-ingredient Christmas plum chia jam recipe is perfect for a festive holiday brunch.

As our summer fruit crops race to offload an abundance of produce, a simple tart is often the best option for using up a seasonal glut We’ve got a huge, beautiful, red-leafed cherry plum tree in our ...